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Published October 5, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated October 17, 2022 at 10:49AM

Raindrops on a Japanese maple leaf in Freedom Park in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Local NAACP VP Killed — Updated at 9:15 a.m. — “FOX 5 has learned that Kent Carter – a prominent community leader and realtor from Arlington – was killed while on vacation in Turks and Caicos. The Arlington County NAACP confirms Carter was killed when a vehicle he was traveling in was ambushed. Police in Turks and Caicos say the car was on its way back from an excursion when a group of men with guns opened fire on the vehicle – killing Carter – an innocent bystander.” [Fox 5, NAACP Arlington Branch]

Viral Video Stems from Arlington Eluding — “The Fairfax County Police Department is conducting an administrative review of a traffic stop on Richmond Highway this past weekend, video from which was posted on social media… According to the Arlington County Police Department, the vehicle had been entered into the NCIC after someone driving it fled from an attempted traffic stop near Crystal City for an expired registration.” [FFXnow]

County seeks feedback on updated concept for Crystal City-DCA bridge

By Jo DeVoe

Published October 4, 2022 at 3:45PM

A rendering from October 2022 of the proposed CC2DCA bridge near a future Virginia Railway Express station at Crystal City (Arlington County)

It’s a little less park-like than New York City’s High Line, but Arlington County has come up with a concept for new pedestrian bridge from Crystal City to National Airport.

Now, it is asking people to share their feedback.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 4, 2022 at 7:30AM

Rainy day in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Boy Struck By Driver — “13yo boy on bike struck in crosswalk. S Carlin Springs Rd & 3rd St South, Arlington, VA… Driver did stay on scene. Severity of injuries unknown… appeared [non life-threatening]. He was tended to by medics and police.” [Twitter]

Flight Attendant Arrested at DCA — “A flight Attendant was arrested today at Reagan National Airport and charged with Grand Larceny for stealing a bracelet from a passenger.” [Twitter]

NEW: Police investigating false report of shooting in Halls Hill

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2022 at 5:55PM

Response to a false report of a shooting in Halls Hill (courtesy photo)

Police swarmed Arlington’s Halls Hill neighborhood today after a caller falsely reported a shooting inside of a house.

The incident happened along the 1800 block of N. Dinwiddie Street, in the historically Black neighborhood also known as High View Park, just before 5 p.m.

Police investigating two ‘mob’ attacks along Langston Blvd

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2022 at 2:45PM

Police car at night (file photo courtesy Kevin Wolf)

Police are investigating a pair of so-called “mob” assaults by groups of teens.

Both occurred Friday evening along separate sections of Langston Blvd. It’s unclear whether there’s any connection between the two.

Nurse found not guilty of falsifying records after man’s death in county jail

By Jo DeVoe

Published October 3, 2022 at 11:30AM

The family of Darryl Becton with Arlington NAACP President Julius "JD" Spain, Sr. (staff photo)

A man who was charged in connection to the death of Darryl Becton in Arlington County jail in 2020 has been found not guilty.

Antoine Smith was charged in September 2021 with the misdemeanor of falsifying a patient record.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 3, 2022 at 7:30AM

Walking around The View of D.C. observation deck in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

No GOP Endorsement — “They thought about it. They talked about it. But in the end, for a variety of reasons, members of the Arlington County Republican Committee opted against endorsing either of the independents on the Nov. 8 County Board ballot. ‘The committee does not want to take a position,’ GOP communications chair Matthew Hurtt said after discussions held during the committee’s Sept. 27 meeting.” [Sun Gazette]

Crash on GW Parkway — From Alan Henney: “Just before 5:30 p.m. on n/b George Washington Memorial Pky on curve prior to Key Bridge. Single-vehicle crash with one patient with minor cut to the head. US Park Police have responded to several similar crashes today on area parkways.” [Twitter]

Most-read Arlington stories of the week: Sept. 26-30

By ARLnow.com

Published September 30, 2022 at 3:55PM

An Osprey flyover on a gray morning in September 2022 (staff photo)

A soggy weekend is on tap after an otherwise pretty nice final week of September.

Obviously this week’s big story was the devastation in Florida, the huge scale of which keeps getting more apparent. And that’s not to mention the havoc that Hurricane Ian is currently wreaking in South Carolina as of publication time.

Proposed bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Potomac receives $20 million in federal funding

By Jo DeVoe

Published September 30, 2022 at 1:45PM

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is joined by elected officials while announcing $20 million in funding for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge into D.C. from Long Bridge Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A proposed bridge for bicyclists and pedestrians between Crystal City and the Southwest Waterfront area of D.C. has received $20 million in federal funding to move forward.

When complete, the 16-foot-wide shared-use path will connect Long Bridge Park and East and West Potomac parks via the Mount Vernon Trail.

Americana Hotel redevelopment in Crystal City fraught with unknowns, tricky terrain

By Jo DeVoe

Published September 30, 2022 at 10:55AM

The Americana Hotel in Crystal City, with Amazon's HQ2 in the background (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

In the shadow of Amazon’s HQ2, the Americana Hotel stands vacant and ready for redevelopment.

The hotel at 1400 Richmond Highway, which JBG Smith purchased in late 2020, is in a prime location. Met Park, the first phase of Amazon’s headquarters, is across the street. PenPlace, the project’s second phase, is down the road. The Crystal City Metro station is a block south.

NEW: Police investigating death in Lacey Woods Park

By ARLnow.com

Published September 30, 2022 at 9:10AM | Updated September 30, 2022 at 9:30AM

Police investigating a death at Lacey Woods Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 9:30 a.m.) Someone died in Lacey Woods Park, prompting a police investigation.

The park at 1200 N. George Mason Drive, west of Ballston, includes wooded trails, athletic fields and courts, and a popular playground. Police tape could be seen across the entrance to one of the trails.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 30, 2022 at 7:30AM

Glowing sunset over North Arlington (staff photo)

Police Ask for Help Finding Suspect — “The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance identifying and locating a malicious wounding suspect who was captured in surveillance images… The investigation determined the victim and an unknown male suspect had been involved in a verbal dispute, during which the suspect assaulted the victim, stole his jewelry and broke his phone.” [ACPD]

Large Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole — “A water main break in Arlington created a sinkhole Thursday evening, diverting traffic as water flooded the roadway. Long Bridge Drive between 6th Street South and Boundary Channel Drive is blocked and officials are telling drivers to prepare for a possible prolonged closure.” [WJLA, Twitter]